Interview with Duchamp

Duchamp, despite never having written a single book except for one on chess, influenced the entire development of Western modern art in the 20th century. In this book, Duchamp opens up to Cabana in a rare moment, discussing his art and life, reflecting on his work and experiences. The narrative emerges as a complete, free, and unique person. Duchamp dedicated his life to dissolving the boundaries between art and life, and the interviews captured in this book could be considered another of his works, like his effortless readymades, like every breath he took—a work unadorned yet destined for profound influence.
The emergence of Duchamp changed the course of Western modern art. It can be said that Western modern art, especially Western art after World War II, mainly followed the trajectory of Duchamp's thought. Therefore, understanding Duchamp is the key to understanding Western modern art.
Duchamp never wrote a book in his life except for a book on chess. In this book, Duchamp rarely opens his heart and talks with Cabana about his art and life, reviewing his works and experiences. This book can be regarded as the most authoritative text about Duchamp. The Chinese version is translated by art history expert Wang Ruiyun, and is accompanied by a nearly 70,000-word introduction to Duchamp and American modern art.

2013-06-01

广西师范大学出版社

Ideal Country

352

9787549526833